Does the itching of scabies disappear after treatment?

Question

I have scabies and im going through the first treatment but the itching is unberable and i put alchohol on to stop the itching will this cause problem?

Answer 1

After a while: The symptoms can persist for a couple weeks after treatment. Sometimes it takes more than one treatment, but even with killing all the bugs, it will take a couple weeks for the rash to resolve.

Answer 2

Yes: Yes but sometimes it can take several weeks.

Answer 3

Few days after: Treatment starts in most cases but a little benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream may help.

Answer 4

Scabies: After being treated you may still itch for 2 to 4 more weeks until the allergic reaction has completely resolved.

Answer 5

A couple thoughts: If you overuse scabies medicines it can cause skin irritation. You may itch for several weeks after tx because your skin is still reacting to the mites /feces.

Answer 6

Side Effect: The topical scabies treatments do actually cause itching because they are irritating to the skin itself. You can try topical cortisone 1% as well as zyrtec (cetirizine) antihistamine as needed for itching, then retreat with scabies treatment if not resolved within a week. Good Luck!

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